Jewish News (Page 205)


Latvian Minister Fired Over Attendance in Pro-Nazi March

Latvia's environment minister fired for planning to take part in a march by veterans who sided with the Nazis in World War II.

Latvian Minister Fired Over Attendance in Pro-Nazi March

Vandals Desecrate Jewish Cemetery in Hungary

Swastikas and "Smelly Jews" spray-painted on tombstones of Jewish cemetery in Tatabanya, Hungary.

Vandals Desecrate Jewish Cemetery in Hungary

Anti-Semites Attack ZAKA Official in Ukraine

Deputy Commander hospitalized with stab wounds in latest incident of anti-Semitic violence.

Anti-Semites Attack ZAKA Official in Ukraine

Chabad Purim Initiative To Help Jews in Ukraine

Chabad calls for donations to help Ukrainian Jews survive the spike in anti-Semitic violence and threats of war.

Chabad Purim Initiative To Help Jews in Ukraine

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Celebrated Purim Twice in Tel Aviv

When he lived in Tel Aviv, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef z”tl used to read the megilla on Purim, as well as on Shushan Purim, said his son.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef Celebrated Purim Twice in Tel Aviv

Hareidi Rabbi Seeks Lapid's Dead Grandfather to Defeat Draft Law

Leading hareidi rabbi sought help from beyond the grave for hareidi win in Beit Shemesh elections, and to defeat Enlistment Law.

Hareidi Rabbi Seeks Lapid's Dead Grandfather to Defeat Draft Law

Auschwitz Prisoner Tattoo Equipment Uncovered

The discovery of a set of instruments used to tattoo Auschwitz inmates is being hailed as 'one of the most important finds in years.'

Auschwitz Prisoner Tattoo Equipment Uncovered

Thursday is Fast of Esther

Jews mark anniversary of Queen Esther’s appeal against annihilation.

Thursday is Fast of Esther

Third Memorial for Fogel Family

Friends, family mark three years since vicious slaying of parents and three children; grandfather seeks ‘small light in the darkness.’

Third Memorial for Fogel Family

Children from 'Lev Tahor' Cult Back in Canadian Custody

Seven of thirteen children found, returned to Children's Services in Ontario; Lev Tahor members cry 'anti-Semitism.'

Children from 'Lev Tahor' Cult Back in Canadian Custody

Beit Shemesh Singer Ari Goldwag Calls for Unity in New Video

Ari Goldwag talks about how he shaved his beard for a special video promoting unity and tolerance between all Israelis.

Beit Shemesh Singer Ari Goldwag Calls for Unity in New Video

France to Return Three Looted Paintings to Rightful Owners

France to return 3 paintings seized by the Nazis to their rightful owners. So far, France has returned only 70 looted works out of 2,000.

France to Return Three Looted Paintings to Rightful Owners

Swastikas, Anti-Semitic Graffiti Tagged on Stockholm High School

Two schools in Denmark were hit with a 'horrible and unacceptable' attack, and anti-Jewish epithets and swastikas scrawled on walls.

Swastikas, Anti-Semitic Graffiti Tagged on Stockholm High School

Deputy Minister Slams Incitement Against Religious Zionists

Deputy Religious Affairs Minister Eli Ben-Dahan notes statements against other rabbis amount to 'desecration of G-d's name.'

Deputy Minister Slams Incitement Against Religious Zionists

Ahead of Purim, Youth Leader Calls to Ban Alcohol, Firecrackers

A prominent Israeli educator has come out against some of the less desirable 'customs' that prevail on Purim.

Ahead of Purim, Youth Leader Calls to Ban Alcohol, Firecrackers

Hareidim in New York Protest Draft Law

Thousands of hareidim gathered in Manhattan to protest against the new Israeli draft law which will force yeshiva students to enlist.

Hareidim in New York Protest Draft Law

More than 1,000 Attend Nefesh B'Nefesh Mega Event in New York

More than 1,000 attend the Nefesh B’Nefesh Aliyah Mega event in Times Square, part of a week of Aliyah Fairs in seven major cities.

More than 1,000 Attend Nefesh B'Nefesh Mega Event in New York

Siberian Jews Pray for Local Father on Lost Malaysian Plane

Member of the Siberian Jewish community was on the Malaysia Airlines plane that went missing. The community is praying for his return.

Siberian Jews Pray for Local Father on Lost Malaysian Plane

Rabbi: Women's Megilah Readings OK According to Jewish Law

Rabbi Shlomo Riskin notes that Rabbi Ovadiah Yosef himself permitted women to read the Book of Esther for other women.

Rabbi: Women's Megilah Readings OK According to Jewish Law

Backlash Continues Against Calls to Ban Kosher Slaughter in UK

Muslim and Jewish communities in Britain unite to fend off allegations that ritual slaughter equates 'animal cruelty.'

Backlash Continues Against Calls to Ban Kosher Slaughter in UK

Students in Canada's Capital Boycott Israeli Hummus

Students at University of Ottawa campaign to have Sabra hummus banned because of its alleged connection with “Israel apartheid.”

Students in Canada's Capital Boycott Israeli Hummus

Deputy British PM Opposes Kosher Slaughter Ban

"No government of which I’m part" will ban shechita, says Britain’s Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.

Deputy British PM Opposes Kosher Slaughter Ban

Anne Frank House Donates Copies of Diary to Japan

Anne Frank House donates to Japanese libraries following the vandalism of hundreds of copies of Frank's diary.

Anne Frank House Donates Copies of Diary to Japan

New Yorker Joins Legal Fray over Nazi Art Trove

Cornelius Gurlitt, alleged hoarder of art stolen by the Nazis, fights petition to return stolen painting to heir of looting victim.

New Yorker Joins Legal Fray over Nazi Art Trove

NYPD Officer Has Bar Mitzvah 14 Years Later

Mark Schwartz of Queens realizes bar mitzvah was something missing in his life, now feels 'proud to be a Jew.'

NYPD Officer Has Bar Mitzvah 14 Years Later

Anti-Zionist Canadian Cult Flees For Guatemala

Lev Tahor cult members try to flee on day of court verdict over abuses, held in Trinidad by authorities.

Anti-Zionist Canadian Cult Flees For Guatemala

'Pray for Pollard,' Urges Deputy Religions Minister

Rabbi Eli Ben Dahan asks the public to pray for Jonathan Pollard, who is in poor health.

'Pray for Pollard,' Urges Deputy Religions Minister

Rabbis: Paying Taxes a Mitzvah – And an Honor

Rabbinic group declares importance of paying taxes, and rejects link of gender segregation, religiosity.

Rabbis: Paying Taxes a Mitzvah – And an Honor

Rabbinic Court Cannot Decide on Circumcision

A rabbinic court overstepped its bounds when it ruled in parents’ circumcision battle, Attorney General says.

Rabbinic Court Cannot Decide on Circumcision

Bachmann Says US Jews are Selling Out Israel

Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann says Jewish organizations prefer Obama's future over Israel's.

Bachmann Says US Jews are Selling Out Israel

Belgian Soccer Player Suspended Over 'Quenelle'

Belgian player Omar Rahou banned for 10 games for using the "quenelle".

Belgian Soccer Player Suspended Over 'Quenelle'

Ahead of Purim, Chief Rabbis Warn Against Firecrackers

Rabbis note the firecrackers are life-threatening and that the Torah forbids purposely endangering one's life.

Ahead of Purim, Chief Rabbis Warn Against Firecrackers

Laugh Mob Infects Jerusalem Light Train

In honor of the month of Adar and the holiday of Purim, laughter is spread on the light train. Only one person kept a straight face.

Laugh Mob Infects Jerusalem Light Train

'No Massive Applications' for Spanish Citizenship

Despite thousands of inquiries by Sephardic Jews, Spain's offer of citizenship seems to have mostly symbolic value.

'No Massive Applications' for Spanish Citizenship

Film About Oldest Holocaust Survivor Wins Oscar

"The Lady in Number 6", about Holocaust survivor Alice Herz-Sommer, wins Oscar one week after she passes away at 110.

Film About Oldest Holocaust Survivor Wins Oscar

MK: Plans for Mass Aliyah from Ukraine Underway

Arutz Sheva speaks with MK Rina Frenkel on the status of Ukrainian Jewry and her push to bring them to Israel en masse.

MK: Plans for Mass Aliyah from Ukraine Underway

Orthodox, Conservative, Reform Leaders Unite at AIPAC

Despite religious and regional differences, leaders of variegated congregations unite at AIPAC for joint presentation on Zionism.

Orthodox, Conservative, Reform Leaders Unite at AIPAC

Ukraine Rabbi: Jewish Men Likely to Be Drafted for Possible War

The Ukraine Jewish community was steeling itself for troubled times, said Rabbi Moshe Wasserman, the Chief Rabbi of the country.

Ukraine Rabbi: Jewish Men Likely to Be Drafted for Possible War

Crimea Synagogue Vandalized Amid Ukraine Unrest

Swastikas and graffiti sprayed on a synagogue in Crimea, local rabbi advises worshippers to stay away from the site,

Crimea Synagogue Vandalized Amid Ukraine Unrest

Opinion: Israel 'Can't Survive Another Destruction and Exile'

The President now wants to bail out his Secretary of State who also lives in a dream world. Peace is given by misguided expectations.

Opinion: Israel 'Can't Survive Another Destruction and Exile'

Rabbi Ronsky: Cannot Understand Those Going to Protest

Rabbi Avihai Ronsky, former IDF Chief Rabbi, said Sunday that Religious Zionists had no place at Sunday's mass hareidi protest

Rabbi Ronsky: Cannot Understand Those Going to Protest

FIFA Allows Religious Head Coverings at World Matches

Jewish players will be allowed to wear kippahs at world soccer games, after FIFA lifts a ban on head covers for religious purposes.

FIFA Allows Religious Head Coverings at World Matches

Suspected Nazi War Criminal Ruled Unfit for Trial

94-year-old Hans Lipschis, suspected of being an SS guard at Auschwitz, deemed unfit for trial by German court.

Suspected Nazi War Criminal Ruled Unfit for Trial

'Ukraine's Jews Need to Be Protected Before It Joins EU'

Finnish European Parliament Member calls on EU to hold Ukraine responsible for its treatment of Jews, other minorities.

'Ukraine's Jews Need to Be Protected Before It Joins EU'

Israeli Envoy: Anne Frank Vandalism Does Not Represent Japan

Israelis understand that the vandalism in Japan of Anne Frank's diary is "a single act," says Israeli envoy.

Israeli Envoy: Anne Frank Vandalism Does Not Represent Japan

Unique Sabbath Retreat Brings Emissaries To Memphis

Torah Mitzion holds unique event as part of its program to spread Jewish knowledge and identity worldwide.

Unique Sabbath Retreat Brings Emissaries To Memphis

Rabbi Lichtenstein: Hesder Students As Good as 'Others'

Prospective Israel Prize winner Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein said that Hesder yeshiva students were just as studious and serious as any.

Rabbi Lichtenstein: Hesder Students As Good as 'Others'

Over 100,000 Have Visited Tomb of Joseph in 5 Years

Over three thousand Jews of all streams gathered at the Tomb of Joseph in Shechem Wednesday night.

Over 100,000 Have Visited Tomb of Joseph in 5 Years

MK: Time to Bring Ukraine Jews Home to Israel

Yesh Atid MK Rina Frankel appealed to Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to initiate an immediate aliyah “rescue effort” for Ukraine Jewry.

MK: Time to Bring Ukraine Jews Home to Israel

Germany Rejects Greece's Bid For Holocaust Reparations

Community of Thessaloniki will not receive compensation for Holocaust horrors, Berlin says, but leaves possibility of future aid open.

Germany Rejects Greece's Bid For Holocaust Reparations

Napoleon: A Modern-Day 'Messiah'?

Auction find reveals that the dictator drove to give full rights to French Jewry, fashion himself as the savior of Jewish life there.

Napoleon: A Modern-Day 'Messiah'?

Israeli Embassy Donates New Anne Frank Diaries

Copies of diary torn in Tokyo vandalism spree replaced by embassy, 300 copies to make up for 308 ruined books.

Israeli Embassy Donates New Anne Frank Diaries

US Dentists Take Licensing Exam For Aliyah

Record number of dentists take exam to expedite entry to Israeli job market after aliyah, in new Nefesh B'Nefesh initiative.

US Dentists Take Licensing Exam For Aliyah

A message from Ukraine's Jews:

'Israel, Protect Us!'

Ukraine's Jews report attacks, threats accompanying current rebellion are getting worse, ask for Israeli security personnel.

'Israel, Protect Us!'

Greek Jewish Community Takes Germany to Court

Jews in Thessaloniki seeking the return of a ransom paid to Nazis to free thousands of slave laborers who were still sent to death camps.

Greek Jewish Community Takes Germany to Court

Ukraine Synagogue Firebombed Amid Protests

The Giymat Rosa Synagogue in Zaporizhia, southeast of Kiev, was attacked by unknown individuals over the weekend.

Ukraine Synagogue Firebombed Amid Protests




























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